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ARCHITECTS NATIONAL CODE

THE ARCHITECTS CODE OF ETHICS

GISRIP, BBCC
G-eneral Objectives
I-deals
S-uccess
R-emuneration
I-nterest of the Client
P-rofessional Prerogative

B-usiness
B-ehavior
C-riticism
C-reative Endeavor

SPECTRUM OF THE ARCHITECTS SERVICES

The Spectrum of the Architects Services

UAP Doc 201 Pre-Design Services

EPASSSSP - NON CREATIVE no design and construction
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

E-conomic Feasibility Studies

P-roject Financing
A-rchitectural Programming
S-ite Selection and Analysis*
S-ite Utilization and Land-Use Studies*
S-pace/Management Studies
P-romotional Services

* Must be EnP, Environmental Planner

MDPE compensation method
Methods of Compensation
1. Percentage of Construction
2. Multiple Direct Personnel Expense MDPE
Architect
= NTRMf
Consultant
= NTRMf
Staff
= NTRMf
-----------------------------E = Direct Cost
E + MP + RE = Project Cost; where MP (Marginal Cost = 30%), RE
(Reimbursable Expense)
Project Cost + AE = Professional Fee: where AE = Architect & Engineer Fee
N
T
R
Mf Min. Fee = 2.0 2.5 as Multiplier

3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Lump Sum/ Fixed Fee

Per Diem Plus Reimbursable Expense
Combination
Professional Fee and Expenses
Turn Key

Reimbursable Expenses
Conditions:
1. Pertinent to the Project
2. Must occur within 100 K = radius
3. Mutual agreement
Schedule of Payments
CONTRACTOR
1. Downpayment - 20 50% of Project Cost
2. Progressive Billing base on percentage of completion (not more than 1 month)
3. Final Billing/Payment - 98% Complete
4. Guarantee Bond enforced for 1 year
ARCHITECT
1. Proposal Fee
5%
2. Schematic Design 15%
3. Design Devt
- 15%
4. Contract Docs
- 50%
5. Retention
- 15% = Liability 10%, Supervision 5%
SPECIALIZED ALLIED SERVICES SAS
1. Proposal Fee
5%
2. Prelim Drawings - 25%
3. Final Drawings
- 50%
4. Retention
- 20% = 3 months after the acceptance of the Architect

UAP Doc 202 Design Services: Regular Architectural Services

PWSP SDCC - Sequential
1.
2.
3.
4.

P-reliminary Design/S-chematic Design

W-orking Drawings/D-esign Devt Phase
S-pecifications and Other Contract Documents/C-ontract Documents*
P-art-Time Supervision/C-onstruction Phase*

*Under Contract Doc. Phase (Refer to UAP Doc 301 General Conditions of a Contract)
GASSD
1. G-eneral Conditions Execution, Intent satisfaction to finish the proj.,
Correlation
2. A-greement
3. S-pecifications
4. S-pecial Provisions

5. D-rawings
*Under Construction Phase
Important Milestones of Construction
RERCF
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

R-eference Horizontal, Vertical

E-xcavation min. depth .60m until stable w/ signature of the Architect, must
have a permit
R-ebars
C-oncreting
F-inishes Mock up (samples)

5 Ms of Construction
1. M-achines
2. M-oney
3. M-anpower
4. M-aterial
5. M-inutes
PROJECT CLASSIFICATION
UAP degree of difficulty/complexity of design
FCP risk of occurrence of Fire
NCP use and occupancy
ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS (SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM BASIC FEE)
SMERM RHEAC
GROUP
S-imple (Hangars)
M-oderate (Art Galleries)
E-xceptional (Aquariums)
R-esidences
M-onumental Buildings
(Expositions,
Mausoleums, Memorials)
R-epetitive Buildings

DEFINITION
Without partitions
With partitions
Requires Consultants
Single Detached or
Duplex
Requires Concepts

Construction of Similar
Structures

H-ousing Projects

Construction of several
residential units

E-xtensive Detailing

Design of detailed Parts

of appurtenances,
special fittings, etc.

MINIMUM BASIC FEE

P50M & less 6%
P50M & less 7%
P50M & less 8%
10% of Proj. Const. Cost
12% of Proj. Const. Cost

1st Structure MBF

2nd Structure 80% of BF
3rd Structure 60% of BF
Succeeding 40% of BF
1st Unit = 10% MBF = A
2 to 10 Units = A + (60% of
MBF x N) = B
11 and above = B + (30%
of MBF x N) ; where N = no.
of units
15% of Proj. Const. Cost

A-lterations and Additions

C-onsultations and
Arbitration

Structures belonging to
Groups 1 to 5
Technical matters,
service as an expert
witness

MBF + 50% of MBF

P200, P500

UAP Doc 203 Specialized Allied Services SAS

PILAC
SERVICES
P-hysical Planning

PARTICULARS
Must be an EnP

PAYMENTS/SCHEDULE OF FEES
Type I Site Devt Planning
50 HAS P5000/HAS = A
50-100 A + P4500/HAS = B
100-200 B + P4000/HAS = C
over 200 C + P3000
Type II Subdivision Planning (Urban)
MM, Cities, Regional Centers, Provincial
Capitals
100 HAS P3000/HAS = A
100-200 A + P2300/HAS = B
over-200 B + P2000/HAS = C

I-nterior Design
L-andscape Design
A-coustic,
Communication and
Electronic
Engineering
Services
C-omprehensive
Planning

Licensed IND
Landscape Architect
Engineer ECE

Must be an EnP
1. Physical
Component
2. Economic
Planning
3. Socio-Cultural
4. Transport
5. Legal &
Administrative

Type II Subdivision Planning (Rural)

other localities
100 HAS P2000/HAS = A
100-200 A + P1500/HAS = B
over-200 B + P1000/HAS = C
12 20% cost of work
10 15% cost of work
10 15% cost of work

a. Same w/ Physical Planning

b. MDPE

Civil works (preparation of detailed engineering drawings and specifications, roads,

drainage, sewerage, power and communication) 4% cost of the development

STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

UAP DOC 204 Construction Services

FC
1. F-ull Time Supervision Team or Individual, Quality Control, Evaluation, Records
Basic Salary if Architect 1- 1.5%
2. C-onstruction Management CM - Team or Individual, Time and Cost Control,
Coordination and Supervision 1.5 3% of Construction Cost
3*. P-roject Management PM 2 5% (Refer to UAP Doc 206 Comprehensive
Architectural Services)
Before
Construction
CM
PM

Present
Identifies,
accredits,
recommends
potential
contractors &
suppliers

During
Present
Present

After

Present
Advertising,
Promotional
Services, Building
Administrator

UAP Doc 205 Post-Construction Services (Maintenance and

Administration)
1. BE Building and Equipment Maintenance
If the building is Safe and habitable will issue Certificate of Occupancy
Good working condition and properly maintained
2. BG Building & Grounds Administration
a. Billing of Tenants
b. Security and Janitorial Services (Monitoring)
c. Local Ordinances
Method of Compensation (BG)
a. Fixed Salary Basis monthly
b. Percentage of Gross Rentals 4-6%

UAP 206 Comprehensive Architectural Services (Scope from

UAP Doc 201 to 205)
The Project Manager PM 2 - 5% of Estimated Project Cost, Combination
Methods if performs in regular Architectural Services for the same project will
compensate separately.

Basic Functions
a. Operates as a member of Owner-Architect-Engineer-Contractor
b. Contractor men and equipment, project delivery as per contract, Owner funds
are available to complete project w/in budget estimates
c. Plan, Program, Monitor activities, Adviser of material cost and Construction
methods, Exercise Overall cost control.
Detailed Functions
a. Pre-Construction Phase
b. Construction Phase

UAP 207 Design-Build Services

Method of Project Delivery
1. DBA Design-Build Services by Administration - 7% of Proj. Const. Cost
Proj. Const. Cost. in addition to Architects fee for Regular Design Services (UAP 202)
10% (if residential proj.) + 7% = 17%
2. DBGMC Design Build by Guaranteed Maximum Cost
a. Lump Sum
b. If the cost is exceeded by not more than 10% it is divided = bet. Architect and
Client. However if the excess is more than 10% the Architect pays for all extra
cost of the 10%

UAP Doc 208 Selection of the Architect & Methods of

Compensation
1. Direct Selection
2. Indirect
a. Referral from satisfied client
b. Recommendation form another Architect
c. Comparative Selection
3. Design Competition
Methods of Compensations (Refer to UAP Doc 201 Pre-Design Services)
Illustration:

UAP Doc 301 General Conditions of a Contract

1. Establishes the relationship bet:
a. Architect and Client
b. Contractor and Client
c. Architect and Contractor
2. Establishes the norms of conduct
a. must have an Architect
b. must have an Engineer
c. its Conditions
3. Current Standards of the Practice whether in DESIGN and CONSTRUCTION
Section 1 Definition of Documents (Glossary of Terms)
Section 2 Laws Regulation
a. Site Conditions
b. Permits
c. Taxes
d. Royalties
e. Patents
f. Surveys
Section 3 Equipment Materials Quality and Quantity
Section 4 Premises Temporary Facilities
TEMPACIL*
a. Office bedroom for Architect
b. Quarters for staying workers
c. Warehouse storage
d. Accessway road ways, bridge, hoist (elevator)
e. Enclosure
f. Signage
g. Trial usage
*contractors expense
Section 5 Protection
a. Property (work area)
b. Adjacent Property and Existing Utilities
c. Life, work, and Property during emergencies
Section 6 Labor, Work, and Payments
Labor characteristics/quality
No. /quality, no. of workers signed by YOU
Work duration and deadlines; if delay P20,000 per day. Liquidated Damages =
0.01 of the Contract Sum by the government

Payments
Contractor
1. Progressive Billing partial % of Completion
2. Request for inspection
Illustration:

Architect will issue (if accept)

a. Certificate of Acceptance <
b. Certificate of Payment Owner for payment pay or not pay
c. If 65% completion the contractor will issue of non-financial obligation
(certificate)
Section 7 Relationship bet. Architect and Sub-Contractor
Illustration:

5 copies of Drawings to:

a. Contractor
b. Owner
c. Office of the Building Official (OBO)
d. Fire Dept.
e. Site

Laws Affecting Real Estate Housing, General Design,

Construction, etc.
1. PD 1096 The National Building Code
2. PD 1185 The Fire Code of the Philippines Enforced by PNP Gen. Hermohenes
Ebdane
3. PD 957 The Condominium & Subdivision Buyers Protective Law
4. BP 220 Socialized Housing Law
5. BP 344 Law Enhancing the Mobility of the Disabled (Accessibility Law)

Laws that regulate the Practice of Architecture

1.
2.
3.
4.

RA
EO
PD
PD

545/RA9266 the Architecture Law

164 Regulating the Hiring of Foreign Consultants
49 Intellectual Property Law
223 - PRC Law

5. LOI 1000 Letter of Instructions, mandating government support only to APO

(Accredited Professional Organization) See print out of PRC
6. RA 9283 Copyright Law
PD Presidential Decree
BP Batas Pambansa
EO - Executive Order
LOI Letter of Instruction
RA Republic Act

Additional Terms:
1. According to RA9266 all projects either big or small must have a contract.
LAWYER NOTARY REGISTER OF CONTRACT
2. Contractor pays for the Building Permit (cannot be reimbursed, not included
in Estimates)
3. Architect cannot be a Contractor at the same time.
4. Contractor is profit motivated; Builder is completion motivated; Contractor
holds the money; Builder doesnt hold the money. 15 days can a contractor,
atter giving due notice to the owner/architect suspend work or terminate a
contract. Responsible for the payment of insurance for personal injury and to
property; Responsible for the As-Built Plans of the Project
5. 2% per annum Interest (if money is not fully collected)
6. TOR Terms of Reference
7. Building Permit validity 120 days, valid 12 months if constructed has not
commenced; exception government structure; excepted if P15,000 proj. cost
8. Notary to legalize document with series no., document no., etc.
9. Arbitration can file a case after 30 days
10. Specifications are printed documents stipulating the procedural aspects of
the contract
11. Variance is the minimum possible deviation from standards which is
permitted to make a highly beneficial housing project.
12. Project duration is computed immediately from the receipt date of the NTP
13. Design of any religious structures is assessed professional fees
14. Competitive bidding is mandatory for public work projects
15. 7 Days affectivity of a Construction contract from receipt of Notice of Final
Payment
16. Civil Code liability of Architect for Regular Design of structures 15 years
17. PERT Prog. Evaluation Review Technique
18. CPM Critical Path Method